Nov 29 Arts and Culture Review: Frazier Museum’s Nutcracker Exhibit Enhances This Holiday Tradition For long-time fans of “The Nutcracker,” you’ll feel at home with this exhibit. For newbies, it's a great introduction to the holiday classic. By Kathi E.B. Ellis Nov 29 Arts and Culture Review: Frazier's Nutcracker Exhibit Enhances This Holiday Tradition Kathi E.B. Ellis
Nov 11 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet’s Interpretation Of Stravinsky Is Disturbing, Evocative, Powerful The program combines two Stravinsky works: Balanchine's Rubies with The Firebird, choreographed by Lucas Jervies. And what a reconception this is. By Kathi E.B. Ellis Nov 11 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet's Interpretation Of Stravinsky Is Powerful Kathi E.B. Ellis
Oct 31 Arts and Culture In ‘Stravinsky,’ Louisville Ballet Revisits Classics With A Modern Lens Louisville Ballet resident choreographer Lucas Jervies is choreographing one of two parts of the company’s season-opening program, "Stravinsky." By Kathi E.B. Ellis Oct 31 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet Revisits Classics With A Modern Lens Kathi E.B. Ellis
Apr 9 Arts and Culture Review: ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Shows Louisville Ballet’s History, Progress Friday’s opening performance of “The Sleeping Beauty” began with three generations of Louisville Ballet leadership taking their place in front of the grand drape. By Kathi E.B. Ellis Apr 9 Arts and Culture Review: 'Sleeping Beauty' Shows Louisville Ballet's History, Progress Kathi E.B. Ellis
Mar 28 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet Promises A ‘Season Of Enchantment’ For 2017-2018 The Louisville Ballet this week announced their new season, which begins in September with “Studio Connections." By Ashlie Stevens Mar 28 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet Promises A 'Season Of Enchantment' For 2017-2018 Ashlie Stevens
Feb 23 Arts and Culture Review: ‘Human Abstract’ Is Tangible Evidence Of Louisville Ballet’s Vision “Human Abstract” is one of those productions that, when you hear it talked about, you will kick yourself if you didn’t get to see it. By Kathi E.B. Ellis Feb 23 Arts and Culture 'Human Abstract' Is Tangible Evidence Of Louisville Ballet’s Vision Kathi E.B. Ellis
Feb 16 Arts and Culture Five Things: The Ballet’s Robert Curran On Generosity, Time And iPhone Addiction This week's guest knows about the limitations of time more than many of us: he's a ballet dancer, a profession with an early expiration date. By Tara Anderson Feb 16 Arts and Culture Five Things: The Ballet's Robert Curran On Generosity, Time And iPhone Addiction Tara Anderson
Jan 30 Arts and Culture Review: Alonzo King Lines Ballet Brings Power, Grace Friday evening saw the Louisville premiere of California-based Alonzo King Lines Ballet at the Brown Theatre. By Kathi E.B. Ellis Jan 30 Arts and Culture Review: Alonzo King Lines Ballet Brings Power, Grace Kathi E.B. Ellis
Jan 27 Arts and Culture Review: Louisville Ballet’s Choreographers’ Showcase Is All About Narrative In this showcase, the heart of the evening belonged to the two pieces on either side of the intermission. By Kathi E.B. Ellis Jan 27 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet's Choreographers' Showcase Is All About Narrative Kathi E.B. Ellis
Dec 16 Arts and Culture Review: After 7 Years, ‘The Brown-Forman Nutcracker’ Still Has It This Thursday saw the opening performance of the Louisville Ballet’s second, and final, weekend of their annual production of "The Brown-Forman Nutcracker." By Kathi E.B. Ellis Dec 16 Arts and Culture Review: After 7 Years, 'The Brown-Forman Nutcracker' Still Has It Kathi E.B. Ellis
Oct 16 Arts and Culture Review: Louisville Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ Is A Visual Delight The Robert Curran production largely succeeded in executing a careful balance among artistic progress, the use of new technologies and tradition. By Kathi E.B. Ellis Oct 16 Arts and Culture Review: Louisville Ballet's 'Swan Lake' Is A Visual Delight Kathi E.B. Ellis
Sep 12 Arts and Culture Review: Mixed Program Opens Louisville Ballet’s 65th Season Curran’s and Tharp’s choreography put the best that the company has to offer on show as they launched another significant milestone in the Ballet’s journey. By Kathi E.B. Ellis Sep 12 Arts and Culture Review: Mixed Program Opens Louisville Ballet’s 65th Season Kathi E.B. Ellis
Sep 8 Arts and Culture Art-Pop And Pointe Shoes: Meet The Band Collaborating With The Louisville Ballet YASSOU, a six-piece, post-pop band from San Francisco will join the Louisville Ballet for their season opener “Stars and Stripes.” By Ashlie Stevens Sep 8 Arts and Culture Meet The Band Collaborating With The Louisville Ballet Ashlie Stevens
Aug 25 Arts and Culture Fischer Joins Talks as Orchestra Impasse Continues, Opera Performances in Question The ongoing contract negotiations between the Louisville Orchestra musicians and management could affect other arts organizations. Both sides are unable to come to an agreement on the size and season length of the orchestra. This week, all concerts were canceled for September and October. That puts upcoming Kentucky Opera concerts in question. The opera performs […] By Gabe Bullard Aug 25 Arts and Culture Fischer Joins Talks as Orchestra Impasse Continues, Opera Performances in Question Gabe Bullard
Mar 25 Arts and Culture Ballet Balances Aesthetics and Finances in Next Season As the ballet faces its future, it's dealing with a choice many performing arts organizations are struggling with…modern or classic. By Gabe Bullard Mar 25 Arts and Culture Ballet Balances Aesthetics and Finances in Next Season Gabe Bullard